§ 32-54. Enclosures around swimming pools.

(a)

All swimming pools constructed or installed in the unincorporated portion of the parish shall be completely enclosed by a fence or wall at least four feet in height, constructed of masonry, wood, or chain link wire, except that above-ground pools four feet or greater in height shall not be required to be so enclosed where equipped with locking devices designed to prevent pool entry when unattended or where the ladders, steps, or other pool entry devices are so enclosed. The fence or wall shall be of substantial construction, designed to discourage entry by trespassing children, and shall be provided with a self-closing gate and a locking device at each opening.

(b)

For the purposes of this section, the term "swimming pool" shall be applicable to any structure not intended for agricultural, industrial, drainage or water supply purposes, which will contain water of a depth of 18 inches or greater and having a minimum surface area of 100 square feet.

(c)

Responsibility for violations under this section shall attach to all property owners and lessees constructing or installing or allowing construction or installation of swimming pools upon property owned or leased by them in the locations designated in subsection (a) of this section subsequent to February 29, 1984, and to the successors in title of such owners.

(d)

Any person convicted of a violation of any of the provisions of this section shall have 30 days from the date of said conviction to correct the violation resulting in the conviction, and the failure to make such correction within that period and each successive 30-day period thereafter shall constitute a new and separate violation of this section.

(Code 1985, § 15-9; Ord. No. 2119, § 12-19, 2-29-1984; Ord. No. 2351, 5-28-1986)

State law reference

Exercise of police power, enclosure of residential and commercial swimming pools, R.S. 33:4875.1.